Axi vs FOREX.com: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAxiFOREX.com
Licence Score71Strong86Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record47
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
Founded20072001
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:SNEX
PlatformsMT4Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or FOREX.com better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and FOREX.com?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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